On the evening of November 10, at 18:52 local time, an explosion occurred in a car in Delhi, India, resulting in the deaths of eight individuals, with approximately twenty others injured and hospitalized. The vehicle that exploded was located near the Red Fort, a prominent historical site, as reported by BBC.
The landmark, which attracts thousands of tourists daily, has been closed for three days to prevent crowds during the investigation. According to local police, the explosion happened when a slowly moving car stopped at a traffic signal.
No shrapnel was found at the scene. There are no official confirmations regarding the cause of the explosion; authorities state they are "considering all possibilities".
It is known that the police have registered the incident as an extraordinary event under both anti-terrorism and explosives legislation.